Beaverton School District Talented and Gifted (TAG) Testing

Beaverton School District TAG Program: What Parents Need to Know (and How to Prepare Now)

If you’re trying to figure out how to get your child into the Beaverton School District TAG program, you’re not alone—and timing matters.

The Beaverton School District TAG (Talented and Gifted) identification process starts early, moves quickly, and relies heavily on school-based testing and documentation. Families who understand the process before testing have a major advantage.

Understanding NGAT Testing in Beaverton

Beaverton uses the NGAT (Naglieri General Ability Test) as a universal screening tool, but not all sections are given at once.

Each NGAT section receives its own valid score, and each score can independently support TAG identification:

• 3rd Grade: NGAT – Nonverbal

• 4th Grade: NGAT – Verbal

• 5th Grade: NGAT – Quantitative

How TestingMom Helps with NGAT Prep (Without Private Testing)

This is where TestingMom can help.

TestingMom offers:

• Online NGAT practice questions that mirror the format, logic, and rigor of school-based NGAT testing

• One-on-one tutoring focused on:

  • Nonverbal reasoning

  • Verbal reasoning

  • Quantitative thinking

  • Test strategies and confidence

Our tutors don’t “teach to the test.” They help students learn how to think through NGAT-style questions, manage time, and avoid common mistakes—so your child is ready when testing happens at school.

Families use TestingMom to build skills and familiarity with the NGAT.

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How TAG Referrals Work in Beaverton School District

To refer a student for a TAG evaluation, parents must complete the district’s official Google referral form. Submissions should include anecdotal evidence (teacher observations, examples of advanced thinking, academic behaviors, etc.) to be flagged for review at the student’s school.

Each BSD school has one or two TAG Facilitators. These staff members are your first and most important point of contact for questions about:

• TAG referrals

• Testing timelines

• Evaluation criteria

Once a student is identified as TAG, that identification follows them through grades K–12 in the Beaverton School District.

What About the Summa Program?

Summa is a Beaverton-created program for a subset of TAG-identified students in grades 6–8. It provides a more challenging, differentiated experience designed to meet students’ academic, emotional, and social needs.

Key things parents should know:

• Families are invited after eligibility is determined

• Notifications go out no later than the last day before Winter Break

• Families must accept or decline participation in January during the 5th grade

• Eligibility remains valid through the start of 8th grade

• Students who decline may reclaim a spot later by contacting the program registrar in the spring

Important Testing Changes to Know About

After the 2025–2026 school year, CogAT will no longer be administered in the Beaverton School District. As CogAT is phased out, NGAT results will play an even more important role in identifying gifted potential—making early preparation more critical than ever.

Bottom Line for Parents

If your child may qualify for TAG in Beaverton:

• Don’t wait for scores to come home

• Understand the NGAT schedule early

• Prepare with district-aligned practice

• Build reasoning skills before testing day

TestingMom’s NGAT practice questions and one-on-one tutoring help families prepare the right way—no private testing required.

If you want help creating a plan or choosing the right NGAT prep, reach out now.

TAG identification only happens once—but preparation can start today.

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